Ormskirk West End School, based in Ormskirk, provides primary education, serving pupils aged 5 to 11. The school is a community school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
Ormskirk West End School currently has around 113 pupils on roll, which is about 54% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 54.9% boys and 45.1% girls. Around 42.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 6.6%. Persistent absence is recorded at 28.7%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (86.7%).
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Grimshaw Lane, Ormskirk, L39 1PA |
| Website: | www.ormskirkwestend.lancs.sch.uk/ |
| Telephone: | 01695574375 |
| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Lancashire |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Sarah Currie |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 119282 |
Ofsted inspection date: 12/06/2019
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 5 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 210 |
| Number of Pupils: | 113 |
| Number of Boys: | 62 |
| Number of Girls: | 51 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 6.6% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 28.7% | 8.2% |
| White British | 86.70% | 98 |
| Other Mixed | 2.70% | 3 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 1.80% | 2 |
| Other White | 1.80% | 2 |
| Other Asian | 1.80% | 2 |
| White and Black African | 1.80% | 2 |
| African | 0.90% | 1 |
| Pakistani | 0.90% | 1 |
| Indian | 0.90% | 1 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.90% | 1 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Asian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Black | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Unclassified | 0.00% | 0 |
Progress scores show how pupils performed compared with pupils nationally who had similar prior attainment. Scores above 0 are better than average; below 0 are worse than average.
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moorgate Nursery School Moorgate , L39 4RY | 3out of 4 | 1,523 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ormskirk West End School Grimshaw Lane , L39 1PA | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ormskirk Asmall Primary School Tennyson Drive , L39 3PJ | 3out of 4 | 689 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ormskirk Church of England Primary School Greetby Hill , L39 2DP | 3out of 4 | 1,252 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ormskirk St Anne's Catholic Primary School Aughton Street , Townend L39 3LQ | 3out of 4 | 1,530 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Aughton Christ Church Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Long Lane , Aughton L39 5AS | 4out of 4 | 2,519 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ormskirk Grammar School Ruff Lane , L39 4QY | - not rated | 1,596 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bede's Catholic High School St Anne's Road , L39 4TA | - not rated | 1,746 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ormskirk Cross Hall High School Wigan Road , L39 2AT | - not rated | 1,865 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ormskirk School Wigan Road , L39 2AT | - not rated | 2,084 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ormskirk School Wigan Road , L39 2AT | - not rated | 2,101 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turning Point Academy Hants Lane, , Ormskirk L39 1PX | - not rated | 957 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ormskirk Parkside Special School Aughton Street , L39 3BS | - not rated | 1,417 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Minster Lodge School Ruff Lane , L39 4QX | - not rated | 1,846 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Acorns School 43 Ruff Lane , L39 4QX | 3out of 4 | 1,846 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pontville School Black Moss Lane , L39 4TW | - not rated | 2,130 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.